The import of national and foreign currency is not limited, the export of national and foreign currency in the amount of not more than 5 thousand USD is allowed, amounts of more than 10 thousand AUD are subject to declaration.

Goods worth up to AUD 400 (AUD 200 for passengers under 18 years of age) may be brought into Australia without paying duty and sales tax, excluding alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, cameras, electronic equipment, perfumes, leather goods, jewelry, watches, sporting goods etc., as well as items purchased up to 12 months prior to arrival (Proof of date of purchase may be required).

Import up to 1125 ml is allowed. alcoholic beverages (including wine, beer or spirits) for passengers over 18 years old, up to 250 cigarettes or 250 gr. cigars or other tobacco products, as well as personal items that have been in use for at least 12 months.

Family members traveling together can add up their duty-free allowance.

Goods arriving unaccompanied by baggage or by mail may be subject to duty and tax if used for less than 12 months. Customs does not collect tax and duty less than 50 AUD if excess goods have been declared. At the same time, it is important to remember that for 1 kg. “overweight” baggage on flights from Russia to Australia, airlines take up to 60 USD.

The import of food, drugs, materials of animal and vegetable origin, firearms, weapons and ammunition, wildlife or items made from protected animals, certain medical preparations (including substances containing sports stimulants) is prohibited.

Fruits, vegetables, wood products, plants and seeds are subject to screening.

It is forbidden to export animals and plants, wildlife items (corals, shells, reptiles), without a permit – items of historical value, as well as wood and bamboo products, leather, bone, bird feathers, shells and corals.

The Incoming passenger card is issued on the plane and can also be taken and filled out at the airport. It is very important to fill it out correctly so that there are no problems. The card is filled in in English – in case of difficulties with translation, at your request at the airport you will be provided with an interpreter or a translation of the card.

You must enter on the card (if you have these items):

Grains, seeds, nuts – including factory-packed seeds, decorative ornaments, panels, decorations including seeds, as well as nuts without shell, salted, roasted, in foil, etc.
Products of vegetable origin – straw caskets, wooden products, handicrafts, handicrafts, souvenirs, rarities, antiques, including wreaths and ornaments made from cereals or grains, products stuffed with straw or grains, carvings, products from palm branches and leaves (banana leaf products are prohibited).
Products of animal origin – including any item made from rawhide, such as a drum, shield, chewing artificial bones for dogs, etc., as well as any dressed leather, hides, furs, bristles, wool, feathers (some may be prohibited international law on the protection of nature).
Food – including raw, cooked and ingredients.
Dry fruits and vegetables.
Herbs and spices of any kind – including herbal medicines, medicines, tonics, teas.
Cookies, muffins, cakes and other confectionery products – including chocolate, candies, chips, etc.
Pasta and rice – including ready-made and instant products (noodles containing meat are prohibited).
Tea, coffee and milk drinks.
Bamboo, cane or rattan wickerwork and mats, rugs – including coconut products and cane baskets.
Wood products – including painted and varnished.
Fresh flowers, bouquets – (flowers that can be distributed, such as roses, chrysanthemums – are prohibited).
Bouquets and panels of dried flowers.
Pine cones and products made from them – including natural and decorative products such as garlands.
Ракушки или кораллы в любом виде – включая ювелирные украшения, антикварные изделия, сувениры (некоторые могут быть запрещены international law on the protection of nature).
Feathers, bones, horns, tusks, fangs must be free from blood, skin, dung and soil.
Чучела животных – должны сопровождаться сертификатом, в начале которого указано, что чучело подготовлено специалистом таксидермистом (некоторые чучела могут быть запрещены international law on the protection of nature).
Wool (unworked) and pile, animal hair – including yarn, knitwear, handicraft rugs and clothes. Wool must be properly treated; bristles, animal hair must be cleaned.
Animal equipment (used) – including clothing, “shoes”, scrapers, veterinary equipment, saddlery, bridles and bird cages.
Sports and camping equipment – including tents, shoes, hiking boots, golf equipment and bicycles.
Beekeeping products.

You cannot import:

Dairy products, eggs, products containing eggs. Including whole foods, dried and powdered eggs and products containing eggs as an ingredient (baby food products, as well as dairy products from New Zealand can be imported).
Live animals. Including birds, bird eggs, fish, reptiles and insects.
Meat and meat products. Including non-canned food, i.e. raw, dry, cured, frozen, salted meat products.
Seeds, grains, nuts. Includes all unroasted nuts, raw groundnuts (peanuts), chestnuts and popcorn kernels.
Fresh fruits and vegetables. Including all raw and frozen fruits and vegetables.
Living plants. Including shoots, roots, bulbs, cobs, cereals, rhizomes, seedlings, stems.
Handicrafts and souvenirs containing seeds.
Salmon and trout products – ask about special import conditions (salmon in factory cans is allowed).
Biological materials – including human or animal vaccines, therapeutic devices (ask for special import conditions).
Deer antlers and skins, edible bird nests (including in packaging) – deer antlers from New Zealand are allowed to be imported (if there is a certificate).
Soil and sand – including objects filled with earth or sand (stones cleared of soil are allowed for import).
Pork in any form.